- Do you have a tic? 18th July 2008
... not exactly the same thing. The generic Ritalin is Methylphenidate ....
- Interesting . . . 3rd July 2008
... you are who can elaborate on the details.
Yes, methylphenidate is the generic for Ritalin. Hopefully, what they ... assuming they are available in Canada). They are both methylphenidate like you are taking now, but with a different delivery...
... had a short fuse. The difference I've found on the Methylphenidate is that not only is the fuse much shorter than before...
- Son has ADHD combined... but what else??? 29th May 2008
... control our thoughts.
I know my recipe: 60mg of methylphenidate at 10mg doses spread out over the course of the day ... take too much stimulant at once - either too much methylphenidate or amphetamine class meds - I experience a horrible...
- Adderal by any other name? 17th April 2008
... good for me for a while but now i have daytrana .... " methylphenidate " AKA, ritalin patch. is good for me in duration, smooth...
- Inattentive disorder 7th April 2008
... research, research. Most common meds are based on methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextroamphetamine (Adderall). Both can...
- Ritalin and "jumps/jerks"? 6th April 2008
... Hi! I have a general methylphenidate question - has anyone out there experienced twitching...
- Ritalin LA twice a day? 24th March 2008
... Concerta. They are even longer-acting forms of ritalin ( methylphenidate ) than is Ritalin LA.
I am curious. When you say...
- Concerta vs adderall 7th March 2008
... Cram,
Concerta is a long-acting formulation of methylphenidate (which is Ritalin). "Take one as needed" is an odd ... interfere with your sleep.
Generally speaking, methylphenidate is thought to be less strong than Adderall. BUT,...
- Metadate for and 8-year-old? 19th February 2008
... Metadate is a long-acting form of methylphenidate (which is the same thing as Ritalin).
I can certainly...
- Parent of a 15 year old with ADD. Need advice. 14th February 2008
... amphetamine + d/l- dextroamphetamine) vs ritalin ( methylphenidate ). Many people like one or the other but for some unknown...
- ADHD, acute depression with the worst still to come 13th January 2008
... dexamphetamine script and also precluded my use of methylphenidate , even in long acting form dispensed weekly. I went...
- daytrana vs vyvanse vs adderral ????? comments please. 5th January 2008
... difference of effects for me. and finally, daytrana -- the methylphenidate (ritalin) patch. it stays stuck until i pull it off...
- Son with ADHD and ODD 6th December 2007
... uniquely to the meds.
The generally accepted maximum methylphenidate cumulative dose per day is 60mg. Your child is under...
- 10 mg ritalin dosage not as effective as 5 mg? 9th November 2007
... you might enjoy.
Peak plasma concentrations for methylphenidate are reached between 1 and 3 hours after ingestion ... hours as average.
The average bioavailability for methylphenidate is 30% with individual differences ranging from 11 ... intended action.
Peak plasma concentration: highest methylphenidate level per volume of blood.
Half-life: Time in hours...
- Adult ADD/Ritalin LA Not Working 8th November 2007
... much better taking a small dose of immediate release methylphenidate about every two hours through out the day.
Talk...
- Question about Ritalin 3rd November 2007
... Ritalin ( methylphenidate ) has a relatively short efficacy span. There are extended ... Release) doses so that you have focus when you need it. Methylphenidate 's short life can be used to your advantage. I can...
- Ritalin and job drug test 20th October 2007
... much like computer viruses. If the tests look for the methylphenidate signature, they'll return a positive. I don't know ... don't thinks most pre-employment tests target the methylphenidate (Ritalin) signature. Adderall, on the other hand,...
- Wellbutrin SR for ADD??? 19th October 2007
... isn't subjected to the ups and downs of most other methylphenidate meds. That significantly reduces its abuse potential ... or Concerta. But Wellbutrin isn't as stimulating as methylphenidate .
Is Wellbutrin SR less risky for the bipolar? I ... read as much but suspect not. Daytrana releases 2.5mg methylphenidate /hour if I'm not mistaken. Methyphenidate is metabolized...
- I have adult ADD! yay 14th October 2007
... I'm an ol' geeKzer.
Anyway, generic Ritalin ( methylphenidate ) is pretty cheap - 40 to 60 bucks/month depending...
- Will Ritalin show up on a pre-employment drug test? 19th September 2007
... me a little nervous about the Ritalin (since it's methylphenidate ) Does the drug test simply come back as possative...
- ADD meds for non-ADD folks? 18th September 2007
... jittery" issue.
An extended release version of methylphenidate such as Concerta may help. But tell your doctor that...
- add meds/upset stomach 17th September 2007
... delivery system is ineffective.
If I were to take 60mg methylphenidate IR, shortly after I would appear very tired but in ... effect produced by overfocus. Whereas even 70mg of methylphenidate in a extended release formula such as Concerta does...
- Vyanase Users 16th September 2007
... pulse?
I'm an a 56 yo geezer that does better on methylphenidate than amphetamines. That makes me atypical because...
- What to do? 22nd August 2007
... years was long enough for me.
Its hypothesized methylphenidate 's (Ritalin) action is more like nicotine and that ... hyperactivity or combined type ADHD would respond better to methylphenidate . And non-smokers who have inattentive type ADHD would...
- Tell My Daughter She's Not The Only One!!!!! 13th August 2007
... formulation. The medicine contained in Concerta - methylphenidate - is available in shorter acting forms (like Ritalin...
... formulation. The medicine contained in Concerta - methylphenidate - is available in shorter acting forms (like Ritalin...
- Emotional lability from all meds we've tried - help! 2nd August 2007
... suggests that I add Welbutrin to my mix and lower dose of methylphenidate because Welbutrin is a "stimulating" antidepressant...
- ADHD/Alderall 1st August 2007
... and concerta are all the same med. They are all methylphenidate . What differs between them (and it's a huge difference...
- Any adults on Vyvanse? 18th July 2007
... getting too much medicine too quickly. (I also think methylphenidate and me didn't mix well.)
This is just like Adderall...
- Please explain the various ADD meds 30th June 2007
... may be a problem. The stimulant meds are Ritalin ( methylphenidate ), Foculin (l-methylphenidate), Adderall (a mix of...
... I had Foculin/Ritalin bass-ackwards. Foculin is dex methylphenidate hydrochloride or d-methylphenidate NOT l-methylphenidate ... . Evidently methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the left sided molecule.
This is more...
- Too much talking, cues for understanding this! 30th June 2007
... Years of it.
At the moment I am on a low dosage of methylphenidate (generic Ritalin). It is helping me to remember to...
- Question about possible placebo w/ concerta? 27th June 2007
... to have longer days. Both Concerta and Ritalin are Methylphenidate so the risk of Concerta "hurting" someone is no more...
- Discussion about learning new skills 12th June 2007
... prescribed immediate release, you should know that methylphenidate has a very short half-life. The half life span is...
... it appear to rise.
So what?
My discussion of methylphenidate efficacy/half life came more from my perception than...
- which kind of doctors prescribe add medications? 23rd March 2007
... stimulants (amphetamines such as Dexedrine/Adderall and methylphenidate such as Ritalin/Concerta) and are listed as DEA schedule...
- What is STRONGER AND BETTER??- Focalin XR or Adderall XR ?? 5th March 2007
... a very potent med. Focalin is the purified part of methylphenidate (Ritalin) so it works much better with less side-effects...
- Adderall & hair-loss 8th January 2007
... if It could have something to do with the brand of methylphenidate I was taking. I usually go to the same pharmacy every ... actually went to a different drug store and was given methylphenidate from a different manufactor that time. The next month...
- How can I convince my doctors?? 7th January 2007
... roughly the same stimulating effect as about 25 mg of methylphenidate (Ritalin).
Each of us respond differently to meds...
- Concerta-less focus /concentration vs no meds. 23rd July 2006
... too. Adderall gives me much better focus that any methylphenidate extended release or IR formula. Our brains our very...
- Can a general doctor prescribe ADD meds? 11th July 2006
... mixed amphetamine salts), little more expensive than methylphenidate . I think most doctors are hesitant to diagnose add...
- Can't afford my Concerta:other options?? 24th May 2006
... doctor for a cheaper substitute. We then went with Methylphenidate ER (generic of Ritalin LA or SA-not sure?), along ... name brand ADHD treatment? Is Ritalin better than methylphenidate ? Did they work for you? Are they all basicly the same...
- Need help 20th May 2006
... pump ( a hole in the pill) that makes the medicine ( methylphenidate same as ritalin) come out much more slowly and helps...
- ADHD Medication 12th April 2006
... have been able to get hold of any liquid forms of methylphenidate or dexamphetamine as my son will not take tablets...
- Adderall and insomnia? 7th April 2006
...
Solution: an extended release version of either methylphenidate or amphetamine salts. Read "Concerta" and "Adderall...
- does this Side Effect improve with time? 3rd April 2006
... My son was taking 5 mg Methylphenidate (generic) twice a day. Works reasonably well at school...
- Concerta for adults? 28th March 2006
... Concerta is the exact same medication as Ritalin ( methylphenidate ) but is formulated so that it is longer-acting. As...
... else a combination of 36 mg in the am and 10 mg of methylphenidate (ritalin) at 5 or 6 pm. I'm 45 and was diagnosed...
- Ritalin LA 20th March 2006
... Ritalin is methylphenidate hydrochloride, a powerful stimulant....
- Question about Concerta crash 16th March 2006
... doctor about adding a small dose of a shorter-acting methylphenidate to get you through the afternoon and smooth the crash...
... on an as-needed basis only, may take 5 to 10 mg of methylphenidate in the late afternoon or early evening to get me through...
- Ritalin LA?? 12th February 2006
... I am a 54 year old female. I have been on and off methylphenidate SR(sustained release) 20mg for several years and it ... quickly for me. I have tried other stimulants and methylphenidate SR seems to work best for me. Most people have to...
- Considering Concerta but worried... 29th January 2006
... somehow. There are a couple of factors that help prevent methylphenidate abuse: Concerta releases slowly. There is no bang...
... Methylphenidate efficacy was immediate for me. Try a couple of tests...
- eplipesy and adhd together 24th November 2005
... the medicine we have in the States called Ritalin or methylphenidate . Concerta and Metadate are the same medication but...
- Concerta Withdrawals? 12th July 2005
... Concerta, so I instead researched it's real name ( Methylphenidate , which is the same as Ritalin) and found my suspicions...
- Frustrated - Why am I doing this again? 7th July 2005
... Ritalin is brand name not generic. Ritalin and generic methylphenidate are not the same. Please don't ask me to explain it...
- Stratera ? 7th July 2005
... are based on the generic form of Ritalin (which is methylphenidate ). Ritalin, Ritalin LA, methylphenidate, Concerta ... that Dexedrine is the strongest, then Adderall, then methylphenidate . Physicians may choose one over the other, though...
- Ritalin and what harm it can do????? 4th July 2005
... a meal? That might help.
Good luck!
I was on Methylphenidate (the generic of Ritalin?), and although it worked...
- cylert? 29th June 2005
... stimulant a try). Cylert is really tough on your liver. Methylphenidate (Ritalin/Concerta) has been around forever & has proven...
- Understanding the differences in medications 7th June 2005
... than cannot be elaborated here.
That said...
Methylphenidate , Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Concerta and Metadate are all ... dexedrine spansules.
It is generally thought that the methylphenidate s are a bit weaker, Adderall stronger, and Dexedrine...
- loss of appetite on concerta 6th June 2005
... While my son was adjusting to Metadate (a long-acting methylphenidate , like Concerta), he lived on Yoplait Smoothies. He...
- concernd and confused 25th May 2005
... 1996, FDA announced that in studies of rodents given methylphenidate , the drug produced a "weak signal" for the potential ... Ciba-Geigy informed doctors and, along with other methylphenidate manufacturers, added the findings to their drugs'...
- A.D.D/ Bipolar??? 20th April 2005
... the SAME medication? They are the same medication ( methylphenidate ) but Concerta is a longer-acting formulation. Many...
- New here 15th April 2005
... Hi..
I'm Jimi and I have ADD and been taking Methylphenidate for about 2 years now. But I feel that the ADD is...
... Hi, Jimi! Methylphenidate is the generic form of Ritalin, and one big thing ... just try upping the dosage of the regular Ritalin/ Methylphenidate . I can relate to where you're coming from with the...
- 14 year old Son ADHD and Concerta 30th March 2005
... Strattera and Metadate (like Concerta - a longacting methylphenidate ). He's a severe case, though. The medications have...
- Newly Diagnosed - Questions about Focalin 26th March 2005
... Focalin is a stimulant and its active ingredient dex methylphenidate is a sort of "refined" version of the methylphenidate...
... Focalin doesn't do anything that Ritalin doesn't do. Methylphenidate is a chemical compound and those parts of this compound ... anything are removed leaving just the active d-isomer of methylphenidate , which is then called dexmethylphenidate.
Since...
- ADD and Concerta 17th March 2005
... can take his Metadate (same thing, a long-acting methylphenidate ) and go straight to sleep.
How long does it take...
- Add Medication Question 10th March 2005
... free medicine for add / adhd
*ritalin / concerta ( Methylphenidate ) is a milder stimulant
*adderall / dexedrine (Dextroamphet...
- The Today Show: Diff between methamphetamine and methylamphetamine? 2nd March 2005
...
Anyone else see the show?
wait..do you mean methylphenidate ? which is ritalin...it is considered a milder stimulant...
- The Doc Put me on Adderall XR 24th February 2005
... Concerta and Ritalin are the same medication (generic: methylphenidate ). Metadate and Ritalin LA are also the same. The...
- ADDERAL taken off Canadian market 21st February 2005
... MILLION PRESCRIPTIONS, THAN THE NUMBER REPORTED FOR METHYLPHENIDATE PRODUCTS, which are also commonly used to treat pediatric...
... MILLION PRESCRIPTIONS, THAN THE NUMBER REPORTED FOR METHYLPHENIDATE PRODUCTS, which are also commonly used to treat pediatric...
- About to Start Soon. PLEASE HELP 17th February 2005
... million prescriptions, than the number reported for methylphenidate products, which are also commonly used to treat pediatric...
... million prescriptions, than the number reported for methylphenidate products, which are also commonly used to treat pediatric...
- Concerta question 28th January 2005
... Yes, that's right, Concerta is methylphenidate with a special delivery system. It's delivery is...
- Add/adhd Treatment 4th January 2005
... there is no right or wrong answer. The stimulants are: methylphenidate class (Ritalin, Focalin, Concerta, Metadate).
Amphetamine...
- Can you be prescribed Adderall/Dexedrine with a history of recreational drug use? 4th January 2005
... for Adderall or Dexedrine be a problem? Concerta is methylphenidate and Adderall & Dexedrine are amphetamine. Both are...
- concerta/ritalin/adderall what's the difference 13th December 2004
... Concerta, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Metadate, and methylphenidate are all the exact same medication (methylphenidate...
- AAAaaarrrrrgggg!! Can't find a ADD Meds Conversion chart 8th December 2004
... Adderall is amphetamine salts, Concerta is methylphenidate . You cannot convert the doses. If you switched to...
- Accepted son's ADD 12th October 2004
... diagnosed with ADD.
I was immediately medicated with methylphenidate HCL (ritalin), and saw insant results. The very next...
